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    Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

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    'A thrilling, defiant novel' FATIMA BHUTTO'A masterpiece' MARC LAMONT HILL'Wonderful ... Shines a ray of hope into some very dark places' MICHAEL P...

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    The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

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    The beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide - now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew...

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    Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski

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    LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2021A Guardian Book of the Year'The highest talent at work' Sebastian Barry'Beautiful ... A masterpiece' Attitude ...

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    Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

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    Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that o...

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    The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

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    WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2008Balram Halwai is the White Tiger - the smartest boy in his village. His family is too poor for him to afford ...

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    Death and Croissants by Ian Moore

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    Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and rea...

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    Fresh Water for Flowers: Over 1 million copies sold by Valerie Perrin

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    *A NUMBER 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*A TLS' BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021: "Beautifully written and compelling to read.""An appealing indulgence in nature,...

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    The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

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    ** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ****A BBC BETWEEN COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ**Go back to where it all began with the dystopian novel behind the a...

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    There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura

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    _______________'Surreal and unsettling' - Observer Cultural Highlight'Wise, comical and exceptionally relatable' - Zeba Talkhani 'Quietly hilarious...

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    The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

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    Lose yourself in the story of a lifetime - the unforgettable Sunday Times bestseller'Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than ...

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    Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie

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    _______________WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZEA BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, TELEGRAPH, ...

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    The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

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    Celebrating 50 years of Tove Jansson's classic, bestselling novel'Distils the essence of summer' Robert Macfarlane'Magical, life-affirming' Elizabe...

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    Lord of the Flies by William Golding

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    First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic, one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern novels. This editio...

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    One of the Girls by Lucy Clarke

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    *Don't miss the brand new destination thriller from Lucy Clarke - THE HIKE - available to pre-order now* 'Brimming with tension' CLARE MAC...

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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: 42nd Anniversary Edition by Douglas Adams

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    One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David WalliamsAn international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The H...

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    No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

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    A masterpiece' Guardian'I really admire and love this book' Sally Rooney 'An intellectual and emotional rollercoaster' Daily Mail 'I can't remember...

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    A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A powerful love story spanning generations... Full of ambition and humanity' Sunday Times'...

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    Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido

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    ________________________A JOYFUL 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A COMING-OF-AGE CLASSIC________________________'There are few modern tales of first lo...

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    Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

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    A new literary star' The TimesThe instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellerLonglisted for the 2020 Booker PrizeA Times, Guardian, Sunday T...

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    The Offing: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick by Benjamin Myers

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    FROM THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE GALLOWS POLE COMES A POWERFUL NEW NOVELA TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR_______________________'What a rad...

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    The Sun Sister by Lucinda Riley

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    From the frenetic atmosphere of Manhattan to the magnificent wide-open plains of Africa, The Sun Sister is the sixth epic tale in the Seven Sisters...

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    The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

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    THE SCORCHING HOT RICHARD & JUDY LOVE AFFAIR THAT WILL LEAVE YOU OBSESSED!'IF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS YEAR, MAKE IT THIS' 5***** reader rev...

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    The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

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    ** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ****A BBC BETWEEN COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ**Go back to where it all began with the dystopian novel behind the a...

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    Michael Morpurgo 12 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Titles in this set : 1. Farm Boy2. Born to Run3. Shadow4. An Elephant in the Garden5. The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips6. A Medal for Leroy7. Ru...

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    Roald Dahl Centenary Editions 8 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set 1. Deception2. Madness3. Cruelty4. Lust5. Trickery6. War7. Fear 8. Innocence Description: DeceptionWhy do we lie? Why do we de...

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce 5 Book Collection - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a British children's author who has written several acclaimed novels, many of which have been adapted for television and f...

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    Cormac McCarthy 3 Books Collection Set (The Road, Blood Meridian & No Country for Old Men) - Fiction - Paperback

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    Introducing the Cormac McCarthy 3 Books Collection Set, featuring three of the most iconic and critically acclaimed works by the legendary American...

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    4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster - Fiction - Paperback

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    On March 3rd, 1947, Archibald Isaac Ferguson, the only child of Rose and Stanley Ferguson, is born. From that single beginning, Ferguson's life wil...

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    The Cemetery of Forgotten Books by Carlos Ruiz Zafon: Books 1-5 Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles In This Set :1. The Shadow of the Wind2. The Angel's Game3. The Prisoner of Heaven4. The Labyrinth of the Spirits5. The City Of MistDescript...

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    Fredrik Backman 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set: 1. Britt-Marie Was Here2. My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises3. A Man Called Ove Description: Britt-Marie Was Here...

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a British children's author who has written several acclaimed novels, many of which have been adapted for television and fi...

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    Dawn French Collection 4 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles In This Set:1. A Tiny Bit Marvellous2. Oh Dear Silvia3. According to Yes4. Because of YouDescription:A Tiny Bit MarvellousMeet Mo Battle, ab...

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    The Kate Maryon Collection 5 Books Box Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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    The Kate Maryon Collection 5 Books Box Set: Titles in this set: Shine by kate maryon: When Carla gets caught, Tiff’s shiny life is ruined. She's pa...

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    A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza - Fiction - Paperback

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    A Place for Us catches an Indian Muslim family on the eve of the eldest daughter’s wedding. As Hadia’s marriage -- one chosen of love, not traditio...

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    Jodi Picoult 5 Books Collection Set - Adult - Paperback

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    Titles in this Set The Storyteller Small Great Things A Spark of Light Nineteen Minutes Leaving Time    The Storyteller For seventy years, Josef ...

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    The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt - Fiction - Paperback

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    The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is a beautifully written and emotionally powerful novel that tells the story of a young boy named Theo Decker, who is ...

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    The Master Storyteller 8 Books Set by Michael Morpurgo - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Introducing the Michael Morpurgo Book Collection: A Journey Through Captivating Worlds Dive into the mesmerising world of award-winning author Mich...

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    Christy Lefteri 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in this set:1. Songbirds2. A Watermelon, a Fish and a BibleDescription:SongbirdsNisha has crossed oceans to give her child a future. By day ...

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    Songbirds by Christy Lefteri - Fiction - Paperback

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    Description:Nisha has crossed oceans to give her child a future. By day she cares for Petra's daughter; at night she mothers her own little girl by...

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    Rosamunde Pilcher Collection 3 Book Set - Adult - Paperback

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Creative, formula-bending, genre-defying, character-focused, and most importantly, a literary exploration of the human condition—contemporary & modern literary fiction is arguably the most experimental genre within literature.

The landscape of literary fiction is constantly being revolutionised by literary fiction authors; that are known to constantly push the boundaries of genre fiction and blur the lines of distinction between literary fiction and other genres of literature.

Given the creative ambiguity of contemporary literary fiction; the genre witnesses a dazzling lineup of highly acclaimed debuts and fresh progressive voices each year. From trailblazing memoirs to the cultural history of humanity—no other genre captures the exactness of our collective life experience more creatively than literary fiction.

The list of bestselling literary fiction is an exciting mix of very distinct literary techniques and contrasting voices. Precisely why, we at Books2Door bring you and a carefully curated collection of the best literary fiction books of all time whilst also helping you gain an acute understanding of what qualifies as modern & literary fiction.

Formula-bending, genre-defying, and experimental

Modern and Contemporary Literary Fiction or experimental fiction is possibly the literature’s most rebellious genre. It doesn’t follow any literary formulas, nor does it adhere to any rules. In that, literary fiction authors are free to build an unpredictable narrative. Anything can transpire; exciting or unnerving. In literary fiction, any established literary theme can be turned on its head. For instance, literary fiction authors have challenged the good-triumphs-over-evil theme; so common otherwise in genre fiction books.

George Orwell’s social satire Nineteen Eighty-Four is one example. A book best categorised as dystopian literature; (remember the recently trending hashtag #makeorwellfictionagain ?) Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four not only challenged the good vs evil theme but also blurred the lines of distinction between genre fiction and classic literary fiction.

Employees creative storytelling

Considering literary fiction doesn’t adhere to any rules of genre or sub-genre; every literary fiction author is free to be creative and create his own rules. This makes the storyline an adventure, that can take its readers by surprise.

Devoid of any rules, the literary fiction writer is free to break convention and employ his creativity. This practice has birthed some extraordinary literary works. For example, Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife where Niffenegger’s uses dual narrators from the first person point of view, in the present tense.

Thought-provoking and introspective

Like we said earlier, no other genre captures the exactness of the human condition and our collective life experience more creatively than literary fiction. Whilst most genres are designed to entertain the readers, literary fiction is meant to do more than that. Literary fiction seeks to make sense of the world. It is meant to be thought-provoking, and introspective and is meant to push the reader to think critically of the human condition.

Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, for instance, explores the mind of a depressed, anxious, and neurotic young woman. Whilst the book has a coming-of-age plot line; it is the inner dialogue of this character that truly makes it a memorable book. This strong character study is what makes literary fiction a character-focused and introspective genre.

Explores the human condition

Stories in literary fiction do not shy away from dealing with difficult subjects and the realities of the human condition with artistic honesty. Literary fiction, therefore, is not always designed to help the reader escape. It can make the reader uncomfortable and push them to think about issues.

Literary fiction however is not non-fiction; so it doesn’t just report the truth. Instead, it relies on creative techniques and artsy symbolism to convey a deeper meaning. Literary fiction relies on metaphors and creative storytelling to convey meaningful messages. As a result, the takeaway from these stories is more than just the story, the takeaway is the experience, the message, and at times the characters.

Literary fiction is character-driven

Whilst genre fiction is focused on the story, plotlines, and on being an engaging read; literary fiction is more stressed on the characters or on conveying a meaningful message or idea. At times, it is focused on both. The characters in literary fiction can have layers, the depth of a character's actions and psyche are explored to forward the plot. Literary fiction doesn’t just show a character’s story, it shows how their actions and circumstances change the character.

Literary fiction can be as absurd and ambiguous as life itself

Literary fiction is experimental in nature much like absurd art, which means it doesn’t have to have a happy ending or an ending at all. Art movements like absurdism, dadaism and surrealism, are all, artsy cousins of experimental prose.

Literary fiction gives writers the liberty to let a story end abruptly or for the entire plot to be absurd. Stories in this genre don’t necessarily have to resolve but they have to have meaning. The meaning however is left to the reader’s interpretation.

Literary fiction is good for the reader

Because literary fiction pushes boundaries, employs a unique perspective, searches for meaning, and is designed for intellectual and emotional stimulus--it is much like the art you see hanging in galleries and the movies that bring meaningful conversations alive. Just like artsy movies and art itself, the creative genius of literary fiction is largely open to criticism. Some of the best contemporary literary fiction books have won critical acclaim and awards but missed out on winning the masses.

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